BREAKING: Former Chief Justice of Nigeria Dies at 89 in Abuja
He died in Abuja on Friday, according to a family source who confirmed the news to News Week Nigeria.
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Former Chief Justice of Nigeria Dies at 89 in Abuja
Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais, a former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), has passed away at the age of 89.
He died in Abuja on Friday, according to a family source who confirmed the news to News Week Nigeria.
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Justice Uwais, who held the esteemed position of CJN for over a decade from 1995 to 2006, was widely regarded as one of the country’s most influential legal minds. His tenure was marked by a commitment to judicial reform, integrity, and the strengthening of the rule of law.
Born on June 12, 1936, Uwais had a distinguished legal career that spanned several decades. After his retirement from the Supreme Court, he continued to play a vital role in national development. Notably, he chaired the Electoral Reform Committee established by the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua in 2007. The committee’s report, submitted in 2008, recommended sweeping changes to Nigeria’s electoral process, many of which continue to influence discussions on electoral reform today.
Preparations are currently underway for his funeral prayer and burial, according to the family source.
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Justice Uwais is remembered for his dedication to justice, national service, and his lasting contributions to Nigeria’s legal and democratic institutions.
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